Policy News
New report: How Utah can thrive in the new climate economy
Today, the Utah Foundation released Going for the Green: How Utah Can Thrive in the New Clean Economy. Innovations and other measures from corporations, along with new policies and investments from the federal government, provide states with a range of opportunities to capitalize on the transition to an economy that prioritizes climate-focused strategies. Going for the Green analyzes job-creating opportunities by economic sector, explores opportunities from the public and private sectors, and looks at ways Utah is seeking to bolster economic activity in rural parts of the state. It also sets forth paths through which Utah can emerge as a leader in the new clean economy. (Read More)
Legislative redistricting committee public hearing scheduled updated
The Legislative Redistricting Committee updated two public hearing dates. The Legislative Redistricting Committee will hold public hearings across the state to gather input, listen to constituents and receive feedback once the 2020 U.S. Census data is released. While in-person attendance is encouraged, public hearings will have a virtual option.
Utahns are encouraged to draw their own map to recommend to the committee using a state-of-the-art map drawing tool that will be available on the committeeâs website in the fall. (Read More)
Sen. Romney, colleagues introduce bill to hold e-cigarette companies accountable for the youth vaping crisis
U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers pay user fees to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help to fund more activity at the FDA to conduct stronger oversight of the e-cigarette industry and increase awareness for the danger of e-cigarettes. Companion legislation will be introduced in the House by Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). (Read More)
Sen. Romney: The border crisis threatens our national security & economic vitality
During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden Administrationâs lack of action concerning the crisis at the United Statesâ southern border. Romney also asked Secretary Mayorkas about the potential risks of the Administrationâs spending plans amid historic levels of inflation. (Read More)
Sen. Lee urges FTC to change course
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) today sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan expressing concerns regarding several recent developments at the agency.
Sen. Lee said in part, âThe unifying theme of these developments is a progressive putsch to consolidate power and burden American businesses. For the sake of our antitrust enforcement regime, competitive markets, and the American economy, I hope you will change course.â (Read More)
Rep. Owens introduces the Say No to Indoctrination Act
Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Say No to Indoctrination Act, which prevents the use of federal funds to advance discriminatory concepts informed by Critical Race Theory.
âFrom the Tulsa Race Massacre to Jim Crow and Juneteenth, young Americans deserve to learn about all significant events in our countryâs history,â said Owens. âCritical Race Theory, however, teaches students that America is irredeemably racist and intrinsic characteristics like race, color, and national origin define you. As we strive to address injustice, Iâm proud to introduce the Say No to Indoctrination Act to keep taxpayer dollars from funding discriminatory practices and divisive worldviews.â (Read More)
Harmonâs to accept mobile driverâs licenses as part of Utah pilot program
Members of the public and media are invited to Harmonsâ City Creek and Traverse Mountain locations between 10am-2pm on August 3rd and 4th to get an mDL; a valid driver license must be presented.
GET Group North America and The Utah Driver License Division (DLD) jointly announced today that Harmons Grocery has signed on as the first grocer in Utah to participate in the stateâs mobile driverâs license (mDL) pilot program. As a pioneer of Utahâs mDL, Harmons will accept mobile credentials to verify identity for pharmacy purchases, as well as for age-based purchases, at select locations. It will initially accept mDLs at its City Creek and Traverse Mountain locations, with plans to expand to additional stores. (Read More)
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